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Originally Posted by DaleMN
Surely no one believes that a few old people, or even a few children, accidentally shooting themselves or others would cause the NRA to agree to any sensible safety policies.  |
The NRA has a 150 year history of promoting gun safety.
Throughout the 20th Century most police firearms training programs were NRA related. Range safety was the first subject taught to police trainees. Police agencies prided themselves on having NRA Certified marksmanship instructors.
Many states, including Florida, had NRA affiliated Hunter Safety Training Courses. I was a NRA Certified Hunter Safety Instructor in the 60's.
The NRA Eddie Eagle gun safety training program for children Pre-K through grade four has been taught in schools, in scouting programs and other venues.
The NRA worked closely with the U.S. Military in developing marksmanship training programs for military recruits at the outbreak of WWII and continued to prepare citizens for military service through implementation of the Civilian Marksmanship Program the mission of which is "To Promote Firearm Safety and Marksmanship Training With an Emphasis on Youth."
Indisputably, the NRA is the nation's leader in providing instruction in firearms safety.